BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of January 16, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Commissioner Pearce reported on his recent trip to Washington DC with county and school officials from the National Forest Counties and Schools Coalition in an effort to restore the Forest County Safety Net. 

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried to remove item #7 for discussion and approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.       Minutes for week of January 9, 2007.

2.       Liquor license renewals for Bungalow Bar & Grill, Wind River Market, & Eagle’s Cliff General Store.

3.       New owner liquor license application for Eagles Cliff Store & Campground.

4.       Notice of completion of contract with Boart Longyear for Wind River Nursery Aquifer test.

5.       Authorize County Road to purchase a New Holland Tractor and a Bomford brushing unit through Washington State Procurement, & declare vehicle #451and #458 surplus upon delivery of new unit.

6.       Contract with City of Stevenson to provide law enforcement services within City limits.

7.       Contract with City of Stevenson to provide incarceration services for City municipal inmates.

8.       Amendment #1 to agreement with Dept of Transportation to increase Regional Mobility Grant funding for archaeological service expenditures for Salmon Falls Park and Ride.

9.       Resolution 2007-03 authorizing Public Works to proceed with Hot Springs Avenue grind & overlay project, and assigning County Road Project #2007-01 to the project.

10.    Certification of 2007 Property Tax Levy for Fire District #6.

11.    Certification of 2007 Current Expense and County Road Property Tax Levies.

12.    Appoint Honna Sheffield to position #5 on the Human Services Advisory Board for an unexpired term and a new three-year term expiring September 20, 2011.

13.    Appoint Ward Miller to position #6 on the Human Services Advisory Board for an unexpired term and a new three-year term expiring September 20, 2011.

14.    Dept of Transportation Grant Certifications& Assurances for Federal fiscal year 2007 for Transit Administration Assistance Programs.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve a request from Public Utility District #1 of Klickitat County and authorize them to purchase from the County’s existing bid results for a 10-12 yard dump truck contract.

 

Tod LeFevre, Public Works Director/County Engineer reported on Public Works, Road Department, Solid Waste, Building Department, engineering, surveying/right of way, bridges, and equipment and rental revolving fund.

 

Following discussion with the Sheriff, Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a contract with the City of Stevenson to provide incarceration services for City municipal inmates.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on Hearing Examiner request for proposals, National Scenic Area funding, upcoming hearings/meetings for the Westend Subarea Plan, Swift Subarea Moratorium Extension, Underwood Economic Development Forum, Critical Area Public Participation Program revisions, and Right to Farm Ordinance, and a staff in-service training day.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:17 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 and reconvened at 11:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Scott Pineo, Recreation and Facilities Director reported on Community Events and Recreation facility usage, community education and recreation programming, and upcoming events; and reported on Buildings and Grounds projects, building maintenance, local grounds maintenance, parks, pool, and custodial maintenance/mail.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 and reconvened at 1:40 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Richardson advised of receiving correspondence from Klickitat County regarding legislation to permanently split Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 29 and Western WRIA 29.

 

The Board participated in a workshop to discuss the Extension Building, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss an update on Federal Forest Funds, Clerk’s request for building modifications, building appraisals, Fair Labor Standards Act, Condit Dam, Swift issues, and NACO prescription program, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 and reconvened at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 9:15 a.m. until 9:25 a.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Pubic Works report, mailbox specifications, snow plan map, sand/salt mix, outside contracts, and Hamilton Creek project, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss Pope Resources letter, long range planning, Right to Farm, Public Participation Program, National Scenic Area funding, and Island County, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007 and reconvened at 11:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss 2007 Buildings and Grounds projects, Public Development Authority agreement, personnel, CMASA request for qualifications, and county shops, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007 and reconvened at 2:10 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board met in executive session regarding personnel from 2:10 p.m. until 3:15 p.m., with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Auditor to discuss amendments to the credit card policy, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2007 and reconvened at 9:37 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss the internet policy, Pan-Flu, Extension Office move, website, Senior Services, Weed Control, Public Health, and District Court, with no action taken.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve 13th month vouchers for the period ending December 31, 2006 in the total amount of $158,239.88.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending January 18, 2007 in the total amount of $35,511.93.

 

Sealed bids were opened for Courthouse custodial services.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to forward the following bids to the Recreation and Facilities Director for review and recommendation:

1.       Mid-Columbia Janitorial, Inc., Hood River, OR          $2880.00 monthly, including WA sales tax

2.       Just Plum Clean Janitorial, Carson, WA                    $3424.00 monthly, including WA sales tax

3.       ABM Janitorial, Vancouver WA                              $2984.00 monthly, including WA sales tax

4.       Clean World Maintenance, Inc. Vancouver, WA       $2250.00 monthly, WA sales tax not included

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON